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An object weighing 100 kg is dropped front the tenth floor of a building. Which of the following correctly expresses the gravitational force that is pulling the object toward the center of the Earth?

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For this case, the gravitational force is given by:
F = m * g
Where,
m: mass of the object
g: acceleration due to gravity
Substituting values we have:
F = (100) * (9.8)
F = 980 N
Answer:
The gravitational force that is pulling the object to the center of the Earth is:
F = 980 N
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